Inventory Control Specialist

Amerhart, an SBP brand is currently hiring for an Inventory Control Specialist in our Traverse City, MI facility.

Outstanding opportunity for an accomplished Inventory Control Specialist. This position will report to Branch Manager for Operations Manager for a market-leading specialty forest products wholesale building materials distributor in the southeast.

• Focus daily on reporting and improving internal scheduling, inventory, and supply chain issues to include receipt, transfer and reman of product.
• Areas of responsibility include scheduling, shipping/receiving, forecasting, inventory control accuracy, and purchasing. This position will focus on increasing inventory turns, reducing material costs, optimizing the scheduling process for improved material flow and overall customer satisfaction.
• Analyze products, specifications, ordering trends, etc. to optimize inventory levels maintained at local distribution center.
• Communicate and work closely with Regional and Branch Managers, Sales Representatives (Inside and Outside), Central Buyers and customers to insure scheduled production meets needs of Distribution Center.
• Manage and increase Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and Gross Margin Growth (GMG).
• Required to maintain the accuracy of the local distribution center’s inventory system through AP reconciliation and open PO lists.
• Negotiate quality, pricing and delivery of raw materials with network of suppliers and Central Buyers.
• Manage customer-level profitability.

• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Decision Making.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Technology capacity

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 75% of the time while operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, printer, and/or copy machine.
• Must be able to move about the office and position self to access file cabinets, copy machine, etc.
• This position frequently communicates with customers who have inquiries about their account status and balance. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to regularly move or lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Able to demonstrate exceptional analytical skills with ability and knowledge to develop and utilize spreadsheets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Must be a self-starter who takes initiative.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office;
  Knowledge and experience with Agility software desirable.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple requests from various departments within the organization.
• Must have strong organizational and project management skills.
• Must be able to develop and manage supplier relationships.
• Must be able to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Must be able to recommend and implement process improvements.

• Bachelors’ degree with emphasis on Supply Chain Management or Production Inventory Control preferred. Will consider an Associates Degree if have strong relative industry experience.
• 3-5 years inventory control experience in distribution industry required. Lumber industry preferred.
• Hands on expertise in planning, scheduling, shipping, receiving, capacity planning, inventory control, and purchasing in an ERP environment required.
• Prior experience in lumber industry desired.